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We work with you on a personal level to determine the best solutions for your unique needs, then leverage our seasoned expertise to achieve the best possible results.
Relationships
We are your trusted partner in success. Our firm is large enough to offer a full range of professional services at a fair price, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve.
Relief
Rest assured that when a need arises, our firm is ready and capable to handle everything for you so you can focus on what matters most to you.
Our History
Founded on the simple idea of helping others navigate complex tax code and accounting standards, we’ve been evolving for more than 30 years into the team we are today. With broad vision and detailed knowledge, we’ve spent every day since 1984 becoming experts at helping you build the staircase to your dreams.
Our Mission
Tame the Pandora’s Box of money management. Take the financial monster you’ve imagined and help you see it as the key to your future that it really is. It’s our mission to help you realize that once you understand your money you open doors that you never even knew existed.
Tracy McKnight, CPA
Tracy has been working in small business accounting since before she could drive! She first got her Accounting feet wet working her dad in his back office in Quickbooks. She graduated from UW-River Falls with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Tracy enjoys spending time with her kids and husband, and working on their “forever home” in the country.
Phone: (763) 780-0878
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Alison Emmerich, CPA, MBA, PFS
Alison has over 10 years of experience in public accounting. She has her Bachelor’s in Accounting, Master’s in Business Administration, and recently acquired her PFS certification. She specializes in Trust and Estate Tax preparation and retirement planning. When Alison isn’t in the office, she loves to travel and being outside with her daughter either boating or biking!
Phone: (763) 780-0878
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Barb Leitner
Barb is an authority in advising small businesses. With over 30 years in small business consulting and tax preparation, Barb has answers to all your toughest questions and solutions to your most complex financial problems. When Barb isn’t at work, she likes to spend time with her family, friends and her dog, Bailey.
Phone: (763) 780-0878
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Sandra Dammar
With over 30 years of experience in small business consulting, Sandy is an expert staff accountant. She loves helping our customers prepare for getting maximum returns on personal, and business returns. Sandy is one of our QuickBooks Pro Advisors. She can assist you in all aspects of accounting, bookkeeping and financial statements as well. If you need help with troubleshooting your accounting software she is there to help and can train on QuickBooks if needed. Sandy enjoys family time at her cabin, as well as gardening and playing with her cat.
Phone: (763) 780-0878
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Tania Stevens, CPA, CVA
Tania is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 10 years of experience, and she recently earned her Certified Valuation Analyst credentials. Tania is highly detailed, passionate about helping others achieve their financial goals and an expert in small business consulting. When she is not crunching the numbers, she enjoys doing anything outdoors, and watching her daughter play hockey.
Phone: (763) 780-0878
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Jennifer Hermanson
Jennifer worked at a marketing firm for more than 20 years and in January 2021, decided to make a career change. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communications/Speech Communications and an Associate of Science Degree in Accounting. Jen enjoys assisting clients with their tax preparation and helping with payroll needs. In her free time, Jen likes to spend her time outdoors- golfing, hiking, boating. She also enjoys attending the theater.
Phone: (763) 780-0878
Email: jennifer@cpamn.net
Jalen McDonnell
Jalen graduated from University of Minnesota Duluth and has 4 years of business and individual tax preparation experience. He enjoys learning more about business taxation, estate-trust issues and bookkeeping. He also plans on to sit for the CPA exam in the near future! When he isn’t working he enjoys traveling.
Phone: (763) 780-0878
Email: jalen@cpamn.net
Robin Straka, CPA, CVA
Robin is a multi-faceted small business expert. She originally started with us in 2017 before moving into a part-time role for a few years. In August of 2023 she made a decision to “come back home” and resume a full-time position here at the firm. When she’s not working, she’s still always busy with her family and her dogs.
Phone: (763) 780-0878
Email: robin@cpamn.net
Jodie White
Jodie is actively pursuing an Accounting Transfer Pathway Associates degree at Inver Hills Community College and has successfully completed a Tax Preparation Course. When she isn’t working or learning, Jodie enjoys gardening, time with her family, and traveling.
Phone: (763) 780-0878
Email: jodie@cpamn.net
Alana Schnabel
Alana is actively a full-time student pursuing a Business Transfer Pathway Associate’s degree at Anoka-Ramsey Community College and then will be transferring to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in accounting at St. Cloud State University. Alana is currently in the process of finishing a Tax Preparation course in hopes to move into a Staff Accountant role. When Alana isn’t working or learning, she enjoys going to concerts, spending time with family, and spending time with her dog & boyfriend.
Phone: (763) 780-0878
Email: alana@cpamn.net
Kelli Herr, Administration, Office Manager
Kelli joined our office in 2018. She started off at the front desk and has worked her way up to our Office Manager. When not working she is your typical dog mom with two dogs, Meeka & Noni. Spending her free time outside on walks, playing volleyball or enjoying music & sporting events.
Phone: (763) 780-0878
Email: kelli@cpamn.net
Shawn Hermanson, CPA (inactive), CVA (inactive), MBA
Shawn was a Certified Public Accountant for many years, helping business owners streamline operations with tax-efficient strategies. In December of 2022 Shawn took off his accounting hat and stepped into retirement, now he spends his time traveling and working on his golf swing. He does stop in from time to time to say “Hi” and see how everything is going!
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